Letter: Foreign stadiums could make NFL drunks behave

To correct 1980s hooliganism, overseas stadiums have direct anti-alcohol policies in place. In the English Premier League, alcohol is only consumed on the concourse. You can't take a beer to your seat.

In Rio's Maracana Stadium, drinking occurs before the match on the streets, as inside no alcoholic beverages are sold. Security stops any drunks from entering.

In Rome, fans of the two teams are segregated with separate entrances on either side of the stadium, and no alcohol is served in the visitors’ section.

In Paris, no alcohol is served in the Stade de France.

If fights and safety become issues in the NFL, alcohol policies may be looked at where binge drinkers spoil it for the responsible ones. Another effect may emerge, though. You'd actually be able to watch the entire game, as the fans do overseas; no one leaves their seats until halftime!